Renowned Kathak Dancer Kumudini Lakhia Passes Away; PM Modi Condoles Her Demise- AGK News Stand

Renowned Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia passes away; PM Modi condoles her demise

Fresh ED raids in Nadia in Bengal fake passport case

Kolkata, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have been conducting fresh raids and search operations since Thursday morning at Chakdaha in the Nadia district of West Bengal. The ED raids have been…

Mikey Madison walks out of Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling

Los Angeles, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Mikey Madison’s expedition to Galaxy Far Far Away has hit the stop button even before the propeller could spark and start. The actress has exited her first project…

Manav Kaul soaks in Uttarakhand’s beauty, savors local ‘pahadi’ meal

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-poet Manav Kaul is currently seen enjoying the serene charm of Uttarakhand’s hills alongside a furry companion and also indulging in a wholesome traditional ‘pahadi’ meal amid nature’s calm. Manav Kaul…

Gulfam Khan Hussain defends TV Industry amid claims it may be redundant or passé in a few years

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Gulfam Khan Hussain has defended the television industry, pushing back against growing sentiments that it is losing relevance. Amid discussions suggesting that TV may become redundant or passé in…

Kalki Koechlin talks parenting, therapy, and ‘pillow fights’

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Kalki Koechlin has stressed the importance of seeking support in parenting, sharing how therapy helped her and her partner navigate disagreements and better understand their child’s needs. Asked how her…

RJD MLA Ritlal Yadav surrenders in Danapur court in extortion case

Patna, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA from Danapur, Ritlal Yadav, surrendered before the Danapur court in Bihar on Thursday, along with his brother and two other associates, following allegations of extortion and…

Family of father, son killed in Murshidabad violence declines compensation by West Bengal govt

Kolkata, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The family members of Hargobindo Das and Chandan Das, the father and son killed in the violence in Murshidabad district of West Bengal last week in which three people died, have…

Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar-starrer ‘The Royals’ to premiere on May 9

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, and Zeenat Aman’s upcoming series The Royals will premiere on May 9 on the streaming giant Netflix. Directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, written by…

Mayawati slams SP’s PDA politics, says exploiting Dalits for political gains

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of exploiting Dalits for political gains. In a series of posts on X…

Lil Nas X says he’s ‘getting better’ after being hospitalised due to facial paralysis

Los Angeles, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X shared that he is dealing with partial facial paralysis while sharing a picture from hospital bed. The rapper, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill,…

Penn Badgley says fame is ‘extremely unnatural’

Los Angeles, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actor Penn Badgley, who gained the spotlight with his work in “Gossip Girl” at age 20 and then “You”, said he had to “really grapple” with accepting the downsides…

US tariff hikes no longer make economic sense: China

Beijing, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that the United States’ 245 per cent tariff on certain products from China no longer makes economic sense. It the US continues to…

‘Always kept national interest paramount in his politics’, PM Modi pays tribute to Chandrashekhar

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former PM Chandrashekhar on his birth anniversary, saying that he always kept national interest paramount in his politics. In a heartfelt…

Shanaya Kapoor shares ‘random selfies in the cold’

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Debutante Shanaya Kapoor shared some “random” pictures of herself from the sets of “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.” Shanaya took to Instagram on Thursday morning to share a cozy glimpse into her winter…

Trump administration embroiled in standoff with judges raising threats of contempt proceedings

New York, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Donald Trump’s administration has become embroiled in a standoff with the judiciary over its program to send to El Salvador illegal migrants who are allegedly members of criminal gangs…

Adarsh Gourav: Bejoy Nambiar’s vision for ‘Tu Yaa Main’ is intense, unpredictable

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Adarsh Gourav, who will be seen sharing screen space with Shanaya Kapoor in Tu Yaa Main, said that the director Bejoy Nambiar’s vision for the upcoming film is intense and…

NCW delegation to reach West Bengal today to visit violence-affected areas, meet victims

Kolkata, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A National Commission for Women (NCW) delegation will visit violence-affected areas in West Bengal and meet the victims. The delegation will arrive in Kolkata on Thursday evening and proceed to Malda…

Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre’s new series based on Delhi’s infamous criminals Ranga-Billa

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre have commenced working on an upcoming web series in New Delhi, which is directed by Prosit Roy. The show is reportedly based on the infamous…

Shweta Tripathi talks about that one underrated mindset people should adopt

Mumbai, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shweta Tripathi has opened up about a mindset she feels more people need to embrace, which is comfort. For her, it starts with dressing for yourself and not the world….

Robert Vadra’s questioning by ED in Haryana land deal case to continue today

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, will on Thursday again join the Enforcement Directorate’s probe into a money laundering case linked to a land deal in…

Indian-descent doctor convicted in $2.3 mn conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled drug

New York, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) An Indian-descent doctor has been convicted of participating in a $2.3 million conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled substances and of healthcare fraud, according to the US Justice Department. Neil Anand,…

Supreme Court to resume hearing batch of petitions challenging constitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Bill today

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court will continue hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on Thursday. The top court will hear the matter at…

BJP holds key meet in Delhi at PM Modi’s residence, discuss organisation reshuffle

New Delhi, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The top BJP leadership held an important meeting on Wednesday in Delhi regarding the party’s organisational elections, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting, held at the…

Bhopal court orders re-investigation in Sarla Mishra ‘suicide’ case, political upheaval expected

Bhopal, April 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Bhopal court on Wednesday ordered a renewed probe into the “suicide” case of Congress leader Sarla Mishra, which occurred 28 years ago in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The court has found…

Lara Dutta says ‘one more round around the sun done right’ as she turns 47

Mumbai, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta said ‘One more round around the sun done right’ as she turned 47 on Wednesday. Lara celebrated her special day with her husband, Mahesh…

PM Modi hails inauguration of Amravati airport

New Delhi, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inauguration of Amravati airport, terming it as ‘great news’ for Maharashtra. “The inauguration of Amravati airport is great news for Maharashtra, especially…

Natalie Portman endured ‘long Lolita phase’ while being sexualized as child star

Los Angeles, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actress Natalie Portman has opened up on how she guarded herself while feeling sexualized as a young star in Hollywood. The Oscar-winning actress, 43, made her big screen debut…

XG sets the stage on fire with their spectacular Coachella debut

Mumbai, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hiphop/R&B-inspired girl group XG made their much-anticipated debut at one of the largest music festivals in the US, Coachella 2025 on April 13. XG, the only Japanese act performing this year,…

Anurag Kashyup upset over ‘Phule’ backlash: Raises a very crucial question

Mumbai, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyup has raised his concern over the backlash faced by Ananth Mahadevan’s biographical drama, “Phule”. The Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa starrer has been facing backlash for allegedly…

PM Modi to re-launch Amaravati capital works on May 2

Amaravati, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Amaravati on May 2 to re-launch Andhra Pradesh state capital works, the state government confirmed on Wednesday. Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand said that the Prime…

‘We’re more aware now’, say BLAs after Election Commission training

New Delhi, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move to further empower the democratic process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a two-day training programme for Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from Bihar. The training session…

US Vice President Vance’s India visit an opportunity to review progress in bilateral relations: MEA (Lead)

New Delhi/Washington, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Vice President J.D. Vance’s India visit from April 21 to 24 will provide an opportunity for both sides to review the progress in bilateral relations and the implementation of…

Muslim representation in govt jobs increased from 5 pc to 9.5 pc under PM Modi: Rajasthan BJP

Jaipur, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajasthan BJP in-charge Radha Mohan Das Agarwal on Wednesday criticised the Congress party for treating the Muslim community as a vote bank, asserting that the Muslim representation in central government jobs…

Agencies like ED should be shut down if misused: Akhilesh Yadav

Bhubaneswar, April 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Samajwadi Party (SP) President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that the central investigating agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) should be shut down if misused….